LF2 top team - Nice (14-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat ninth ranked Roche (6-7) in La Roche 62-47. The guests trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 62-47. Nice forced 20 Roche turnovers and outrebounded them 46-32 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for forward Fabienne Constant (186-86) who led her team to a victory with 8 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Anads Deas (165-87) contributed with 12 points for the winners. Guard Johana Tayeau (173-89) answered with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Roche. Roche's coach Emmanuel Body rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nice have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Roche at the other side keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. Nice are looking forward to face SIG (#8) in llkirch-Graff. in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roche will play at home against Reims and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in llkirch-Graff. supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked LTB 29 (12-3) played at the court of 8th ranked SIG (8-7). LTB 29 smashed SIG 86-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SIG. It was a great evening for Senegalese forward Oumou Toure (190-88) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Marie Butard helped adding 20 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Celine Schmitt-Sender (185-80) with 14 points and 7 rebounds. SIG's coach Philippe Breitenbucher gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. LTB 29 maintains third place with 12-3 record having just two points less than leader Nice. SIG at the other side keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. LTB 29 will play against Angers (#4) at home in the next round. SIG will play against the league's leader Nice (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. A very close game took place in Dunkerque between Laveyron and Dunkerque. Sixth ranked Laveyron (9-5) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Dunkerque (5-10). Laveyron managed to escape with a 1-point win 61-60 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dunkerque. It was an exceptional evening for Manon Morel who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Dace Brumermane came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Dunkerque in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Laveyron. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Dunkerque keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. Laveyron will meet at home league's second-placed COB Calais in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dunkerque will have a break next round. The game between second ranked COB Calais (12-2) and 5th ranked Pau Lacq Orthez (9-6) in Calais ended with biggest points difference. COB Calais outscored guests from Pau 88-57. The best player for the winners was Melanie Arnaud who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for COB Calais. They maintain second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader Nice. Pau Lacq Orthez lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. COB Calais' next round opponent will be Laveyron (#5) on the road. Pau Lacq Orthez will play against Limoges.
In the last game of round 15 Angers beat CFBB on the road 61-49.
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Angers (11-4) beat 12th ranked CFBB (2-13) in Paris 61-49. The game without a history. Angers led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding CFBB to just 5 points in first quarter. Angers dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to CFBB's 22. Angers forced 26 CFBB turnovers. The best player for the winners was Julie Barennes (183-86) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Carine Brossais (185-89) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Angers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Fleur Devillers (181-95) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Alix Duchet (165-97) added 7 points respectively. Newly promoted Angers maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. CFBB lost their thirteenth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Angers' next round opponent will be higher ranked LTB 29 (#3) in Pleyber-Christ and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Angers: J.Barennes 21+7reb, C.Brossais 11+8reb+1ast, S.Le Marrec 8+3reb, C.Aubert 8+5reb+5ast, A.Favre 7+2reb+2ast, A.Chemineau 4+2reb+1ast CFBB: F.Devillers 12+11reb+1ast, C.Cirgue 8+4reb+2ast, C.Morateur 7+3reb, M.Milapie 7+4reb+1ast, A.Duchet 7+4reb+3ast, K.Clanet 5+2reb+2ast
A very close game took place in Dunkerque between Laveyron and Dunkerque. Sixth ranked Laveyron (9-5) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked Dunkerque (5-10). Laveyron managed to escape with a 1-point win 61-60 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Dunkerque. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Manon Morel (192-92) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Russian forward Elena Vishnyakova (191-78, college: G.Washington) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Laveyron players scored in double figures. Latvian power forward Dace Brumermane (187-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds and guard Melissa Micaletto (165-90) added 15 points respectively for Dunkerque in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Laveyron. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Dunkerque keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. Laveyron will meet at home league's second-placed COB Calais in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dunkerque will have a break next round. Top scorers: Laveyron: M.Morel 21+6reb, T.Tadeuszak 11+4reb+1ast, E.Vishnyakova 11+9reb+2ast, L.Fournier 10+7reb+3ast, P.Ayi 5+2reb+3ast, M.Joret 3+1reb+2ast Dunkerque: D.Brumermane 21+9reb+2ast, M.Micaletto 15+2reb+2ast, K.Elenga 9+4reb, S.Bal 8+2reb, A.Durand 5+5reb+3ast, J.Fritz 2+1reb+4ast
LF2 top team - Nice (14-1) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat ninth ranked Roche (6-7) in La Roche 62-47. The guests trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 62-47. Nice forced 20 Roche turnovers and outrebounded them 46-32 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for forward Fabienne Constant (186-86) who led her team to a victory with 8 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Anads Deas (165-87) contributed with 12 points for the winners. Guard Johana Tayeau (173-89) answered with 14 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Nadja Morgan (188-80) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Roche. Roche's coach Emmanuel Body rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nice have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Roche at the other side keeps the ninth position with seven games lost. Nice are looking forward to face SIG (#8) in llkirch-Graff. in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Roche will play at home against Reims and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Nice: A.Deas 12+3reb+3ast, J.Senghor 10+7reb, M.Paget 8+6reb, M.Okou-Zouzouo 8+1ast, F.Constant 8+13reb+1ast, M.Galliou-Loko 7+3reb Roche: J.Tayeau 14+7reb+1ast, N.Morgan 10+6reb+1ast, C.Morel 6+8reb, M.Badiane 5+1reb+1ast, L.Bousbaa 5+3reb+1ast, S.Bouzenna 3+2reb+2ast
The game between second ranked COB Calais (12-2) and 5th ranked Pau Lacq Orthez (9-6) in Calais ended with biggest points difference. COB Calais outscored guests from Pau 88-57. It looked good early as Pau Lacq Orthez took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then COB Calais had a 27-16 second period charge getting the lead and Pau Lacq Orthez was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 57-88. COB Calais dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pau Lacq Orthez's 28. COB Calais forced 19 Pau Lacq Orthez turnovers and outrebounded them 41-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Pau Lacq Orthez's players. The best player for the winners was forward Melanie Arnaud (184-88) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Forward Floriane Herrscher (187-84) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Four COB Calais players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Laurie Lapeyre (178-82) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Senegalese forward Mariame Dia (185-78) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for COB Calais. They maintain second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader Nice. Pau Lacq Orthez lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. COB Calais' next round opponent will be Laveyron (#5) on the road. Pau Lacq Orthez will play against Limoges. Top scorers: COB Calais: F.Herrscher 22+8reb+3ast, M.Arnaud 17+14reb+4ast, A.Cibert 17+6reb+6ast, M.Sinico 16+3reb+5ast, M.Devaux 6+1reb+1ast, P.Diawakana 4+5ast Pau Orthez: M.Dia 12+5reb+2ast, E.Vidal 11+5reb+1ast, L.Lapeyre 10+14reb+3ast, V.Bosch 8+1reb+2ast, J.Borde 7+2reb+1ast, I.Bunel 4+3ast
The game in llkirch-Graff. supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked LTB 29 (12-3) played at the court of 8th ranked SIG (8-7). LTB 29 smashed SIG 86-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SIG. The game without a history. LTB 29 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to SIG's 36. They outrebounded SIG 46-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Senegalese forward Oumou Toure (190-88) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Marie Butard (174-86) helped adding 20 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Celine Schmitt-Sender (185-80) with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Louise Dambach (175-96) scored 14 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four SIG players scored in double figures. SIG's coach Philippe Breitenbucher gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. LTB 29 maintains third place with 12-3 record having just two points less than leader Nice. SIG at the other side keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. LTB 29 will play against Angers (#4) at home in the next round. SIG will play against the league's leader Nice (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: LTB 29: O.Toure 24+15reb+3ast, M.Butard 20+11reb+2ast, L.Matanga 19+8reb+2ast, C.Baudy 8+2reb, A.Gresnerova 8+1reb+2ast, M.Levant 7+8reb+3ast SIG: L.Dambach 14+2reb+2ast, C.Schmitt-Sender 14+7reb+2ast, A.Voynet 11+5reb+1ast, K.Bourdin 10+3reb, B.Kadila 5+5reb+1ast, C.Nadia Mauler 4+2reb+2ast
Last years U18 champions France will start preparation towards the World Cup that will take place later this summer. First day of camp is May 24.
No less than 10 out of last years 12 players will return looking to claim a spot on the French squad that will be led by Jerome Fournier who is in for his last stint with the National teams. Amongst familiar faces are creative heart and soul of the team Lidija Turcinovic, and perennial allstar and current MVP Olivia Epoupa [read more]
Last years U18 champions France will start preparation towards the World Cup that will take place later this summer. First day of camp is May 24.
No less than 10 out of last years 12 players will return looking to claim a spot on the French squad that will be led by Jerome Fournier who is in for his last stint with the National teams. Amongst familiar faces are creative heart and soul of the team Lidija Turcinovic, and perennial allstar and current MVP Olivia Epoupa. France will play Netherlands, Senegal and Canada in the group stages of the world cup. In preparation to the Worldcup they will tip off in Rez and Fougres as well in the Mediterranian Cup that will take place during Eurobasket 2013.
France U16 wins Dussmann Trophy that took place from 18th-20th May in Luxembourg. The French side posted three victories and clinched the top place.
In Day 1 France U16 overcame Belgium U16 63:46. Omella Bankole top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Alix Duchet (165-PG-97) added 16. Belgium's top scorers are Fauve Bastiaenssens and Serena Lyn-Geldof with 9 points each.
In Day 2 France outscored Slovakia 67:59 [read more]
France U16 wins Dussmann Trophy that took place from 18th-20th May in Luxembourg. The French side posted three victories and clinched the top place. In Day 1 France U16 overcame Belgium U16 63:46. Omella Bankole top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Alix Duchet (165-PG-97) added 16. Belgium's top scorers are Fauve Bastiaenssens and Serena Lyn-Geldof with 9 points each. In Day 2 France outscored Slovakia 67:59. France controlled the majority of the game and reached the second straight win. In Day 3 France rolled over Luxembourg 66:49 and posted the third victory. France proved their ambitions for European Championship in Bulgaria. The tournament will be played in August 1-11.
Soana Lucet will continue her career in Angers - May 22, 2013
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Angers have entered the market. The LFB newcomers tabbed Soana Lucet (186-F-87, college: Arizona). The New Caledonian forward spent the last season in Belgium. She played for Castors Braine. Soana Lucet posted 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in Division I. The forward earned All-Belgian League Honourable Mention. Soana Lucet started 2011/12 season with Arras. Her stats read 2.3 points and 1.4 boards per appearance in LFB. In EuroCup the forward notched 4 [read more]
Angers have entered the market. The LFB newcomers tabbed Soana Lucet (186-F-87, college: Arizona). The New Caledonian forward spent the last season in Belgium. She played for Castors Braine. Soana Lucet posted 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in Division I. The forward earned All-Belgian League Honourable Mention. Soana Lucet started 2011/12 season with Arras. Her stats read 2.3 points and 1.4 boards per appearance in LFB. In EuroCup the forward notched 4.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. She later in the season moved to Castors Braine. Lucet was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2012.
Arras: took 7th (last) place (2-10) in Group B of the Regular Season
Bourges: took 2nd place (9-3) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (2-1) in Group B of Final Eight, lost to UMMC (RUS) 44-73 in the
Semifinals, beat Good Angels (SVK) 65-57 in the 3rd place game !!!
Mondeville: took 6th place (5-7) in Group C of the Regular Season
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